WWII Desert Rat uniform color?

Tamiya Desert Yellow is way too dark. If you’re gonna use Tamiya I’d suggest starting with XF-57 Buff, and highlight with XF-55 Deck Tan, their original color, not the newer sandy yellowish shade. Personally I like starting with Humbrol enamel 72 Khaki Drill for the base color.

 As with DAK uniforms where  no two had the same color due to sun fading and washing/use, the color range is pretty much open to your liking. They started looking new and ended up in a very short time looking faded and worn.